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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.39, 466.82 and 207.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.39, 466.82 and 207.47 is: 286.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.39 : 466.82 = 207.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.39/466.82 = 207.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.39x = 466.82 × 207.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.39x = 96,851.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,851.15/338.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.21

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